Monument record MDO32049 - Possible prehistoric enclosure or long barrow, north east of Watercombe, Owermoigne
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Summary
A U-shaped enclosure, which may be the remains of a Neolithic long barrow, or of later prehistoric date, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of 1995 to the north east of Watercombe, Owermoigne.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A U-shaped enclosure, which may be the remains of a Neolithic long barrow, or of later prehistoric date, is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs of 1995 to the north east of Watercombe, Owermoigne.. The enclosure measures 40 m by 25 m. (1-2) This site was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> English Heritage, 07-AUG-1995, NMR SY 7585/2 NMR 15374/30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13758.
<2> English Heritage, 07-AUG-1995, NMR SY 7585/3-4 NMR 15362/01-02 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13759.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7589 8515 (45m by 36m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Owermoigne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2014 3:28PM
